Monthly Archives: September 2011

According to a story in today’s Washington Post, Sen. Roy Blunt may be eyeing a return to leadership. The only difference is that this time, it would be Senate leadership instead of House leadership. The Springfield Republican previously served, about … Continue reading →

This just in from Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign: Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt is not only endorsing the former Massachusetts governor, he will lead Romney’s congressional team, spearheading the campaign’s effort to secure the support of other GOP lawmakers. Read the … Continue reading →

If you are headed to the Springfield Airport, you might glimpse this billboard attacking Sen. Claire McCaskill for using public funds to pay for charter flights on the plane she and her husband owned. Many of these flights were legitimate, … Continue reading →

Sen. Roy Blunt cosponsored a bill today that would place a one-year moritorium on federal regulations. It’s called the “Regulatory Time-Out Act.” “I’ve met with countless job creators in Missouri who have told me that regulatory uncertainty is one of … Continue reading →

Sen. Claire McCaskill is calling on the Internal Revenue Service to immediately halt a reported $4.2 billion in tax credits improperly paid to people likely to be living and working in this country illegally. McCaskill’s letter was prompted by a report … Continue reading →

Sen. Roy Blunt has some advice for President Barack Obama’s job creation speech set for Thursday night before a joint session of Congress: Impress us. “I think he’s really set a high bar for himself by choosing to give that … Continue reading →

Sen. Claire McCaskill came up with an idea this week for how to save the debt-ridden U.S. Postal Service: Americans should write more letters! “I really think that there is a longing out there right now, especially in these uncertain … Continue reading →

Rep. Billy Long traveled to Israel this past month with other Republican lawmakers as part of a trip related to his service on the House Committee on Homeland Security, his office confirmed today. “As a member of the House Committee … Continue reading →